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About Nia

What is Nia?

Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.

How does Nia work?

Nia draws from Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Stiff beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels. Consecutive trainings collectively explore 52 principles for personal enrichment and professional development. Read testimonials from people of all ages, backgrounds and locations.

Why was Nia created?

Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. With the right tools and education, we can increase our confidence and happiness. We can become connected to others to shape a consciousness that extends beyond our own. Together we will unearth possibilities never before imagined.

!To be sure the class is on, please always text or mail me before coming to class/ on dropin: angela@mackmyra.se or text to mobile: +46 -(0)708-775 483.

!Please observe the entrance doors at Allaktivitetshuset are always locked, so please also tell you are coming and show up between 10-15 min before class. You can change there and there are showers on the same (-1st) floor.

To travel to Sundbyberg from Stockholm: With subway: take the blue line towards Hjulsta, from T-Centralen (or Kungsträdgården) to Sundbybergs centrum: it's a 11 minutes ride and then a 2 minutes walk from the station to Sturegatan 10. The comuting train (pendeltåg) towards Bålsta also stops at Sundbybergs station and a 2 minutes walk from the station.

ENGLISH:
Welcome to Summer Nia dance in the Whisky Village 2015!
We will be dancing outside in the beautiful forest of the Mackmyra Whisky Village, on the following dates:
June 30, July 7th, July 14th and July 21st at 18.30.

Outdoor dancings with Angela are on Tuesdays July 5th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, and on Mondays on Aug 22nd, Aug 29th, Sept 5th and Sept 12th.

Place: Behind the distillery, in front of the big windows. Bring warm clothes, long sleeves/long pants etc, in case of weather.
The class will not be held in case of heavy rain. Tea and cakes are being served after every class. If any interest, Angela (who is also the Master Blender at Mackmyra Whisky) will give a short tour of the Gravity Distillery after each class.

Register the same day to Angela on: angela@mackmyra.se or by text +46-708-775 483.

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ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE

Discover how you can bring LIFE and Energy into your movements
both in Silence and Sitllness-
In your heart is the Pulse- learn how to listen in and feel it, sense it!
Find your way from the inside out- your unique expression makes every move come alive , driven by the real source of power-The Now where no demands or
"musts" have to be fulfilled- only to Be.

This Mini-ReTreat journey begins on the Thursday evening with a little sneak-preview of Ann´s new routine LIFE. A Nia class that suits everyone from beginners to seasoned Nia dancers and teachers.

The Friday will be a journey into the FreeDance element in Nia and an experience that allows you to find the Free Expression from within , a guided exprience with no set choregraphy to follow- Nias invitation to everyone who loves to move and groove to Music with pleasure as your guide- This is New Format in Nia and this will be the Scandinavian premiär!

You can choose what sessions you want to join- for Nia teachers a special session on Silence and Sound with a few "how-to" lead movement in Silence.

PROGRAM

Thursday - February 2

18-19.30 LIFE - NIA CLASS, New routine created by Ann Christiansen

Friday - February 3

9-10 SILENCE & SOUND - Unique Class, Ann will guide You in Silence

10.30-12.30 PLAYSHOP SILENCE & SOUNDInspirational playshop both for instructors and students - learn communication skills how to lead and guide in Silence - discover the magic medatative quality of the FLOW state

14-16 NIA FREE DANCE - new Format!
A new Nia experience that has been birthed from our FreeDance principle - a Playful fun way to move and be guided without having to do steps or choregraphy - You are your own creative source in this experience - Nia FreeDance - welcome everyBODY.

LUCKY WINNER?

NIA 52 moves!

If you sign up for these two days you have the chance to WIN a place in the Nia 52 moves Training that happens in Höganäs 4-5.02.2017
On the 31.12 we will draw THREE lucky winners that can come up to Höganäs for a Winter-Vitamin extravaganza!

Start: Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 8:00am

End: Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 6:00pm

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About Move I.T. Training

Move I.T. is a new and unique approach to cardiovascular interval training. The class is based on Nia Technique's 52 Moves designed to bring conditioning to every body part, muscle group and joint in a 60 minute experience. Move I.T. classes are distinquished by somatic coaching, sequential intervals that isolate and integrate Nia movements and choreography designed to deliver 4 types of conditioning: aerobic, anaerobic, reflexive and voluntary.

Nia 52 Moves

These 52 movements have been distilled through 30 years of somatic movement exploration to represent the best in holistic systematic and systemic body-mind-emotion-spirit conditioning. Practiced in isolation and integrated through dance movement, Nia 52 Moves are proven to physically condition the body and enhance movement skill and increase overall perceptual motor skills represented in flexibility, mobility, agility, stability and strength. The movements originate from diverse modalities spanning dance, martial arts and therapeutic practices.

This training is ideal for those wanting to learn more about how to condition their body and develop movement skill. Beginner's to advanced movers will find value in the 2-day movement intensive.

The training takes you through all of the moves beginning in the base of the body into the core and finishing with the upper extremities. Basic anatomy related to each move is presented (exercise science) as you practice the technique while being coached to achieve 4 types of conditioning (craft). Through movement and music you explore how you can consciouly achieve your fitness goals (art).

By the end of the training, you will have somatically deepened your relationship with all parts of your body. Through the energizing experience of Move I.T. classes, you will gain new skills to condition your body and get more from your Nia practice or any other movement class.

NIA WHITE BELT TRAINING with ANN CHRISTIANSEN

Event Type: Other

Start: Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 3:30pm

End: Friday, May 26, 2017 at 3:00pm

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The Nia White Belt Training is the first level of a five-belt training series that presents a body-centered approach to health, wellness and fitness. If you have a desire to share Nia in a professional capacity, the White Belt Training is your entryway into teaching. Those who choose to pursue the path of personal enrichment use this training as a starting point for becoming a master student.